Placenta Preparation
I first learned of mother’s ingesting their placenta as a supplement after childbirth while in school for Traditional Chinese Medicine. This has been in practice in China and many cultures for thousands of years. Almost every mammal ingests their own placenta after the birth, sometimes even ignoring the young until the placenta has been completely ingested.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has used placenta for thousands of years to augment the qi (energy), nourish the blood, and augment the kidney essence. In layman’s terms, it brings the body back into balance, replenishing what was lost during childbirth. In China it is also used for debilitating chronic diseases and widely used as an anti-aging treatment, as well as a variety of other illnesses, including fatigue and insufficient lactation.
In many cultures the placenta is considered the tree of life, and indeed, without it life would not be possible.
Traditionally, placenta capsules have been used to help:
Studies show that placenta is extremely nutrient rich, high in iron, protein, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6 and of course, your own natural hormones. It’s perfectly made for you, by you. Experts agree that the placenta retains hormones, and thus reintroducing them to your system may ease hormonal fluctuations.
Some also believe it can help with:
Hormones and the Placenta
The placenta is an endocrine organ, meaning it is a hormone producing organ. The placenta begins producing hormones at 6-8 weeks gestation to help sustain pregnancy. These hormonal levels continually increase during pregnancy, and by the third trimester there are 3 times the normal level of hormones in an expectant mother’s system. By 4-5 days postpartum, these hormone levels will drop to below normal. This is a huge fluctuation going from 3 times the normal level to below normal hormonal level, and this is where the healing properties of the placenta come into play.
Here are just a few of the powerful, scientifically known hormones that are produced by the placenta and are still viable and intact after delivery.
Common Questions About Placenta Encapsulation
What sets me apart from other providers other than my many years of experience in this field, is that I have a fully dedicated lab to prepare in, I am not preparing in my own personal kitchen. Clients are always welcome to visit my space and discounts are offered when drop off and pick up are arranged to my location.
I have a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and have been properly trained and certified. I have prepared well over 2500 placentas since 2008 and follow the utmost safety guidelines, having obtained the appropriate Bloodborne Pathogen Course Completion Certification and adhering to the strictest standards of safety as set forth by OSHA and the EPA and conforming to local health department guidelines for food preparation and safety protocols. I also sit on the advisory board of APPA, a training and certifying organization that sets the highest standard of practice in this industry.
I not only prepare the capsules for you, at no extra charge I prepare a tincture as well, providing you with a lifelong supply of your placenta remedy. I am no longer taking clients as a doula so I can solely focus on my placenta clients, ensuring a fast turn around time. I will have your placenta back to you ready to start taking within 24 to 48 hours.
No. This is not a product. I am providing a service, I am not selling you anything. I take what your body naturally made, just as your body naturally makes breast milk for your baby and turn it into something that is palatable for you to ingest.
Other schools of thought believe that the placenta can actually help in these times. Each woman is different and should listen to her body. If she feels the capsules are helping during these times, then continue, if she feels that it is indeed making the ailment worse, then definitely stop taking them.
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What Client’s Say
“When I found out I was pregnant my husband and I knew we wanted to do something special with the placenta, we had talked about burying it and planting a tree for the baby. The thought of eating my own placenta was a bit of a turnoff until Sara explained to me the process of dehydrating and placing it into capsules. I brought it up with my OB/GYN, she said that it is in fact very nutritious for a new mother and baby, extremely high in protein and not at all uncommon in her practice. I was released from the hospital the day after my son was born and the pills were waiting for me when I got home. This is my first child, so I don’t have anything else to compare it to, but I wouldn’t do it any other way. I did not suffer from post-partum, I am back to doing yoga, the baby is happy and healthy and so am I.”
Sara is amazing and so are her services! I read a lot about placenta encapsulation as a method of alleviating postpartum depression, to which I am predisposed. When I got pregnant I researched a local preparer and Sara‘s resume was so impressive that I contacted her. She stayed in touch with me during my pregnancy and as my due date neared, Sara was quick to responds to my emails and my husband’s texts before and after delivery. Once our beautiful baby girl was born, Sara picked up the placenta at the hospital and prepared it at her home. (We were given the option for her to come to our home or for her to complete the service at her home.) Two days later, Sara drove back to the hospital to bring me the completed product of pills and tincture. I took two pills twice a day for the first two weeks since hormones are typically the lowest during this period. Even recovering from a c-section, I had energy and didn’t experience terrible lows. It is now five weeks later and I am taking two pills once a day. After 6 weeks, I plan to save the rest of the pills for 3 months and 6 months. There are plenty! I am feeling great and am so thankful for Sara and her services! I will absolutely call on her again with my next baby:)
First of all, sanitation and cleanliness were of outmost importance to me when choosing a provider for this service. Sara is the ONLY person I could find in the area that has a dedicated workshop that is held to the highest standards of sanitation. While working in my kitchen was an option, I chose to have Sara prepare the capsules in her workshop.
After using my capsules for several months, I can honestly say I am incredibly disappointed that I did not do placenta encapsulation with my first 3 children. After hearing about Sara and the amazing results of her work by several mommy friends, I decided to give it a try after my 4th pregnancy. The results were nothing short of magical and I honestly wish I had an endless supply of capsules!! (On that note, Sara does supply you with a tincture as part of her services that actually can be used for years postpartum if cared for properly.) The capsules gave me tons of energy and made me feel hormonally balanced during those first few months postpartum. If you’re on the fence about encapsulation, or unsure about who to use, call Sara she’ll talk you through it. I’m SO glad I did!!!
There was not one thing I’d change about my experience with Sara. She was fantastic.
She communicated effectively and quickly in both the planning and executing after my birth.
My results were fantastic. I didn’t encapsulate with my first but chose to with my second after talking with Sara and had a much better recover with my daughter than I had with my son, physically and emotionally.
Everything was executed professionally, cleanly and sensitively (so important when you have just delivered a baby). Sara came into the hospital to collect the placenta and came back to deliver it the next morning and I hardly remember her being there. She gave us our space while still answering any questions we had.
I referred three of my girlfriends to her as well and after hearing how happy they were I knew I had to write a review so that no other mommies would miss out on her services.
Sara is THE L.A placenta lady! Placenta encapsulation has become a trend, with lots of new, less experienced encapsulators popping up. Sara is tried and true. She know her stuff, and she has studied Chinese medicine so she is keenly aware of it’s history, benefits, and proper preparation.
As an L.A doula, I recommend Sara wholeheartedly for her expertise and sweet demeanor. She is also speedy!!!
Sara‘s service was professional, convenient, and fast. While I didn’t get to meet her, (my husband did the communication post delivery) Sara and her husband were awesome. They came to the hospital quickly after delivery, and brought me the capsules the next day. This is my first time encapsulating, and I feel it has helped me recover faster, and really helped my milk come in quickly. I can’t wait to use the tincture she prepared as well. I highly recommend their service! Thanks to Sara and her husband!
Sara came recommended by a friend who used her services with great results. I wanted to try the placenta capsules after reading how beneficial they are for the recovery process and also because my 2nd pregnancy triggered depression early on for me. I weaned myself off the prescribed anti depressant before my delivery and didn’t want to have to take it again in case I had the baby blues which my OB said would most likely happen. I definitely felt a difference when I stopped taking the anti depressant but I can honestly say I feel totally fine post partum after taking the capsules for 2 weeks! Sara was very professional and courteous and I will highly recommend her to all my pregger friends.
Sara is wonderful! She came to the hospital to pick up my placenta hours after giving birth then to my front door step the next day with the beautifully packaged capsules. They are magic!
I used her services for my second daughter after suffering some postpartum with my first. I feel amazing! I highly recommend to any first or send time mother who wants to avoid postpartum!
Sara is easy to work with, so professional and most importantly compassionate. I would give her 10 stars if I could!!
I had done encapsulation in a different state for my first born and had such positive results I was adamant about doing it again after my second delivery. I was nervous I wouldn’t find a good specialist that was not only personable but knew how to properly treat and prepare the placenta. I stumbled upon Sara a bit randomly but from the beginning she was courteous and friendly. I spoke with her ahead of time about my prior experience and immediately felt she was my gal. She prepared my capsules almost immediately after delivery and brought them to me in the hospital the day after 🙂 I have had exceptional energy and milk supply since taking them. I was released from the hospital with above average swelling but within a day it was gone…thank you capsules. I’ve thinned down considerably (it’s been two weeks) because I’ve stopped bleeding and my organs are moving back into their proper placement! Encapsulation has such a positive effect on the body post partum and Sara was a joy and ease to work with to make that happen
I’ve used Sara‘s services twice now and could not be happier. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions (especially the first time around!) in a timely, personable, and easy-to-understand way. We live in San Diego but she was able to accommodate us quickly and easily. The package arrived and the presentation was adorable- from the heart shaped umbilical cord to the capsules and bottle of tincture. Needless to say, postpartum, I healed quicker, had great milk supply, and no baby blues. Sara and her services are exceptional- highly recommended!
